BT-103 English for Communication - Nov 2022 Question Paper

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1. 14 Marks
   Do as directed:

   1. i)She asked whether we would come for the party. (Change into Direct Speech)
   2. ii)Logistics _______ not my area of expertise. (Supply a verb in agreement with its subject)
   3. iii)The recipe required flour sugar eggs and cream. (Use appropriate punctuation marks)
   4. iv)During our trip to Shimla, the train went _______ a tunnel. (Use appropriate preposition)
   5. v)He completed _______ internship with a company dealing in a solar energy last year. (Use correct article)
   6. vi)He could solve the problem. (Change the voice)
   7. vii)When I was walking in the park, I was hearing a loud noise. (Identify the error in this sentence and correct them)
   How to answer

   • i) She asked, "Will you come for the party?"
   • ii) is
   • iii) The recipe required flour, sugar, eggs, and cream.
   • iv) through
   • v) an
   • vi) The problem could be solved by him.
   • vii) Stative verb 'hear' not used in continuous aspect: '...I heard a loud noise.'
2. 7 Marks
   aWrite a note on significance of communication.
   How to answer

   • Definition of communication
   • Importance in personal and professional development
   • Role in teamwork, decision making, leadership, and conflict resolution
   • Flow of information and operational efficiency in organizations
3. 7 Marks
   bMention the difference between verbal and non-verbal communication.
   How to answer

   • Define verbal communication (spoken and written words)
   • Define non-verbal communication (body language, facial expressions, gestures, postures, eye contact)
   • Tabular comparison based on channels, formality, feedback, distortion, and documentation
   • Provide relevant real-life examples for each
4. 7 Marks
   aWrite the importance of communication for technical students.
   How to answer

   • Bridging gap between technical knowledge and practical application
   • Role in technical presentations, interviews, group discussions, and viva
   • Documenting project reports, research papers, and software documentation
   • Client interaction, teamwork, and career advancement in multinational industries
5. 7 Marks
   bExplain briefly 7 C's of Communication with examples.
   How to answer

   • List all 7 C's: Clarity, Conciseness, Concreteness, Correctness, Coherence, Completeness, Courtesy
   • Brief explanation of each principle
   • Provide a clear example illustrating each 'C'
6. 7 Marks
   aWrite a note on features of a good report.
   How to answer

   • Definition of a technical report
   • Key features: Objectivity, Clarity, Logical organization, Completeness
   • Precision in language, factual accuracy, proper format/structure (title, abstract, body, conclusion, recommendations)
7. 7 Marks
   bGive some important points to improve reading comprehension skills.
   How to answer

   • Techniques like Skimming and Scanning
   • SQ3R method (Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review)
   • Expanding vocabulary and contextual guessing
   • Active engagement: highlighting main ideas, summarizing, note-making
8. 7 Marks
   aWhat is writing precisely and mention the various steps to be followed in writing precise?
   How to answer

   • Define precis writing (concise summary preserving essential points and tone, roughly one-third length)
   • Step 1: Careful reading and understanding central idea
   • Step 2: Underlining essential facts/keywords, omitting unnecessary details/examples
   • Step 3: Preparing rough draft using own words
   • Step 4: Reviewing, revising, checking word count, and giving an appropriate title
9. 7 Marks
   bExplain the precautions should be taken while writing an e-mail.
   How to answer

   • Clear and concise subject line
   • Appropriate professional salutation and sign-off
   • Proofreading for grammatical/spelling errors
   • Correct use of CC and BCC, proper attachment checking
   • Avoiding aggressive tone, all-caps, or overly informal text
10. 7 Marks
    aBriefly explain the types of essay writing with examples.
    How to answer

    • Narrative Essay: telling a story from a particular viewpoint (with example)
    • Descriptive Essay: painting a picture with sensory details (with example)
    • Expository Essay: explaining a topic with facts and analysis (with example)
    • Argumentative/Persuasive Essay: proving a thesis and convincing the reader (with example)
11. 7 Marks
    bElucidate the difference between laboratory report and progress report.
    How to answer

    • Definition and purpose of Laboratory Report (experiment details, apparatus, methodology, results, observations)
    • Definition and purpose of Progress Report (project status, work accomplished, work remaining, schedule/milestone tracking)
    • Key structural and stylistic differences in tabular form
12. 7 Marks
    aWrite the importance of business letter and explain parts and layout of business letters.
    How to answer

    • Significance of business letters (official record, formal communication, external relationships)
    • Key parts: Letterhead/heading, date, inside address, salutation, subject line, body, complimentary close, signature block, enclosures
    • Standard layouts: Full-block, modified block, semi-block formats
13. 7 Marks
    bSubmit a letter of application along with your resume for the post of software engineer in HCL, Bangalore.
    How to answer

    • Formal covering/application letter addressed to HR Manager, HCL, Bangalore
    • Reference to advertisement/job post, statement of suitability, technical skills, and achievements
    • Professional closure requesting interview
    • Structured Resume: Personal details, career objective, educational qualifications table, technical/soft skills, project details, references
14. 7 Marks
    aExplain, what are the barriers to communication and how can we overcome them?
    How to answer

    • Classification of barriers: Physical/environmental, physiological, semantic/linguistic, psychological/emotional, organizational
    • Detailed explanation of each barrier with examples
    • Measures to overcome barriers: Active listening, clear language, constructive feedback, proper channel selection, empathy
15. 7 Marks
    bHow many ways we could do business correspondence? Explain.
    How to answer

    • Definition of business correspondence (written communication exchanged between organizations or within an organization)
    • Internal correspondence: Memos, circulars, office orders, notices
    • External correspondence: Business letters, emails, quotations, purchase orders
    • Routine and sales correspondence
    • Explanation of each channel and its appropriate usage